Glossary

Brushing up on the basics.

Explore finance, accounting, and procurement related terms. From procure to pay to close.

Budget allocation

Short description: Budget allocation is the critical process of distributing financial resources among various departments, projects, or goals within an organization.  Learn more: It is essential for ensuring that funds are used efficiently and effe

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Cost Center

A cost center is a division or department within an organization that does not directly generate revenue but incurs costs in the process of supporting profit-generating divisions (profit centers).

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Budget control

Budget control is a management method that involves comparing actual results with approved budgets to assess performance and identify variances.

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Budgeting

Short description: Budgeting is a strategic process that enables organizations to plan and control their financial resources effectively.  Learn more: It assigns specific budgetary responsibilities to various centers within the organization, allowin

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Automated invoice generation

Short description: Automated invoice generation refers to the use of software or automated systems to create invoices without the need for manual input. Learn more: This process typically involves extracting relevant information from various sources,

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Intake-to-procure

Short description: The intake-to-Procure refers to the complete process that starts with identifying the need for a product or service and ends with the procurement of that item. Learn more: The intake-to-procure process centralizes the initiation of

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Procure-to-pay (P2P)

Short description: Procure-to-pay (P2P) is a process that encompasses the entire cycle of procurement and payment in an organization. Learn more: It involves the steps from the initial requisition of goods or services to the final payment to supplier

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Automated invoice processing

Short description: Automated invoice processing involves utilizing software to streamline and automate the various stages of invoice management.  Learn more: This technology allows for the automation of various stages, including the receipt, verific

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Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Short description:  An RFQ is a formal document that invites vendors to submit price bids for standardized products or services, typically used for high-volume/low-value items. Learn more: This procedure entails outlining the buyer’s needs for

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Customer

Short description:  A customer is an individual or entity that purchases typical goods or services either on a one-time basis or for a specified duration. A customer of an IT service provider is an individual or group that enters into contracts with

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Quote

Short description: A quote is the last price at which securities or goods were sold, that is, the most recent value where the buyer and seller agreed and a deal was concluded. Learn more: A quote is defined as the current price of a financial asset t

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Invoice

Short description: An invoice is a financial document issued by a seller to a buyer during the sale of goods or services. Learn more: The invoice includes a list of services, their characteristics, terms of the transaction and information about its p

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Vendor management

Short description: Vendor management is a set of principles, processes, and tools that can help organizations in optimizing their relationships with suppliers, reducing risks, and managing expenses throughout the entire duration of the partnership. L

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Vendor

Short description: It is a supplier that sells and promotes products under its own brand or trademark. Learn more: Vendors play a crucial role in the production and distribution of goods, either manufacturing products in-house or outsourcing to third

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Purchase order management

Short description: This is a business practice that involves collecting, tracking, and fulfilling customer orders. Learn more: Purchase order management is the process of creating, tracking, and managing purchase orders within a company. It is a key

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Bill management

Short description: Bill management is a systematic process that involves the creation, issuance, and tracking of invoices for goods or services provided to customers. Learn more: Bill  management is a systematic approach to overseeing financial tran

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Approval chain

Short description: An approval chain is a structured process that allows requests, proposals, or projects to be reviewed and validated by designated individuals with the authority to approve. It establishes a clear hierarchy, ensuring that approvals

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Approval workflow

Short description: An approval workflow is a structured sequence of steps that must be followed to complete tasks or manage data within an organization. In this type of workflow, each stage requires approval from a designated individual before the p

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Audit trail

Short description: An audit trail is a detailed record that provides documentation of data modifications resulting from a business process. Learn more: An audit trail is a chronological record that captures the events and history related to specific

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Accounting automation

Short description: Accounting automation refers to the management of financial transactions and the accounting process through the use of specialized apps. Learn more: Accounting automation refers to the use of software to streamline and automate acc

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Accounts payable

Short description: Accounts payable (AP) refers to a company’s short-term debts owed to its creditors or suppliers that have not yet been settled. APs are recorded on a company’s balance sheet as current liabilities. Learn more: Accounts

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Accounts receivable

Short description: Accounts receivable (AR) refers to the money owed to a business for goods or services that it has delivered but not been paid for yet. Accounts receivable is considered as a current asset on a company’s balance sheet. Learn m

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